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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.85, 37.28 and 21.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.85, 37.28 and 21.46 is: 32.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.85 : 37.28 = 21.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.85/37.28 = 21.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.85x = 37.28 × 21.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.85x = 800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.03/24.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.19

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